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Buckwheat vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Buckwheat and Edible mushroom

  • Buckwheat is richer in Manganese, Magnesium, and Fiber, while Edible mushroom is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Copper, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Potassium.
  • Edible mushroom covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 28% more than Buckwheat.
  • Buckwheat has 9 times more Manganese than Edible mushroom. Buckwheat has 0.403mg of Manganese, while Edible mushroom has 0.047mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Mushrooms, white, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +17.3%
Contains more Manganese +757.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.9%
Contains more Potassium +261.4%
Contains more Copper +117.8%
Contains more Selenium +322.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 19% 7% 37% 29% 1% 15% 106% 7% 51%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +17.3%
Contains more Manganese +757.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.9%
Contains more Potassium +261.4%
Contains more Copper +117.8%
Contains more Selenium +322.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +930.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +317%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.1%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 11% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 6% 7% 21% 93% 68% 90% 24% 13% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +930.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +317%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.1%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +82.4%
Contains more Carbs +511.7%
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Protein - 3.09
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more Fats +82.4%
Contains more Carbs +511.7%
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Protein - 3.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.7%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +640%
Contains more Fructose +70%
57% 29% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
90% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +640%
Contains more Fructose +70%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Buckwheat Edible mushroom
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Edible mushroom Opinion
Net carbs 17.24g 2.26g Buckwheat
Protein 3.38g 3.09g Buckwheat
Fats 0.62g 0.34g Buckwheat
Carbs 19.94g 3.26g Buckwheat
Calories 92kcal 22kcal Buckwheat
Fructose 0.1g 0.17g Edible mushroom
Sugar 0.9g 1.98g Buckwheat
Fiber 2.7g 1g Buckwheat
Calcium 7mg 3mg Buckwheat
Iron 0.8mg 0.5mg Buckwheat
Magnesium 51mg 9mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 70mg 86mg Edible mushroom
Potassium 88mg 318mg Edible mushroom
Sodium 4mg 5mg Buckwheat
Zinc 0.61mg 0.52mg Buckwheat
Copper 0.146mg 0.318mg Edible mushroom
Manganese 0.403mg 0.047mg Buckwheat
Selenium 2.2µg 9.3µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.01mg Buckwheat
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Edible mushroom
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.081mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.402mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 3.607mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 1.497mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.104mg Edible mushroom
Folate 14µg 17µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0µg Buckwheat
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.035mg Buckwheat
Threonine 0.129mg 0.107mg Buckwheat
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.076mg Buckwheat
Leucine 0.212mg 0.12mg Buckwheat
Lysine 0.172mg 0.107mg Buckwheat
Methionine 0.044mg 0.031mg Buckwheat
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.085mg Buckwheat
Valine 0.173mg 0.232mg Edible mushroom
Histidine 0.079mg 0.057mg Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 0.134g 0.05g Edible mushroom
Monounsaturated Fat 0.188g 0g Buckwheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 0.16g Buckwheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat Edible mushroom
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Buckwheat
27%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
27%
Edible mushroom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/nutrients
  2. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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